I thought I'd start a nice clean thread for anyone here who is using these or has interest in them.
It's a modular amp system that uses replaceable /swapable preamp modules that are mini replicas of the amps they are trying to clone , using proper amp circuitry. These fit into either a head or combo chassis - or a rack mounted preamp chasis and can make up the channels of your choice.
The upside is that you can have a 50 or 100 watt amp that can be reconfigured and used in a variety of ways.
Admittedly you will have the same power section in a majority of these cases but unless pushing the original amps that hard power sections don't colour the sound as much as the preamp does.
So you could choose a Fender twin, Vox AC 30 and a Marshall Plexi trio for one gig and then swap for Marshall JCM800, Bogner XTC and Mesa Rectifier tones for a different gig or application
Here is on of the 100W heads tat i used to own but sold on as 100Wwas too loud for my own uses (they did 20 and 50 watt heads too)
Here is a typical amp module (this is an Egnater JTM 45 one - I swapped the original caps to Sozo ones)
It's a system that is maybe 15-17 years old since it's inception but has grown a lot and has had some very talented guys doing mods to the base modules to create sounds that were not originally offered - guys like Salvation Mods and Jaded Faith Mods.
Bruce Egnater designed the whole system, and the Egnater versions were all USA made
(other Egnater lines that were developed for Guitar centre like the Rebel, tweaker, renegade and Tourmaster were made in China)
Randall took out a 10 year license agreement to do a version of the modular range.
Randall got bought out about 6 years into the arrangement and the new owners weren't so into the line so they let it fade, which was a shame as it had so much potential.
It looks like the line is about to get a new lease of life underthe Synergy name and manufacturers such as Friedman, Soldano, Morgan etc are all contributing their weight behind new modules , which promises to be exciting
Some of you will know that I have a lot of them, but it's not about who has the most toys, just finding the tones that are right for you.
Many guitars have a re-sale value. Some you'll never want to sell.
Stockist of: Earvana & Graphtech nuts, Faber Tonepros & Gotoh hardware, Fatcat bridges. Highwood Saddles.
Pickups from BKP, Oil City & Monty's pickups.
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Module one (Gretchen)...is based off the COD module with over a year of me obsessing over his old tone...tweaking different values of res, caps and tone controls. Channel A obtains his older clean tone and channel B the heavier old tone. Go listen to Pleides on Gretchen, this song starts out with channel A and then moves to channel B.
Module 2 (XV) is based off the EG5 again with tweaks for Ty.
Module 3 (SL2) for Earcandy, Dogman stuff, stock.
Module 4 (SL or Vox) stock.
Just so everyone understands me, these modules were able to provide Ty what "HE HEARS" as his old tone and his newer tones from Dogman to Earcandy. That being said, some may feel that the modules are not his old or new tone. I don't care Ty loves them and said to me that for 20 years amp builders have sent him amps saying they nailed his Gretchen tone and they sounded nowhere near it.......
He looked my in the eyes and said the Gretchen module is 95% accurate to his old tone with the lab and the elite. End of story!
Not sure if they will be production modules as of yet. For now you all will have to just sit tight till all has been hammered out! They will be on tour and they have custom faceplates once they are done I will post pics of them!
I kept the modules and sold the amp.
Many guitars have a re-sale value. Some you'll never want to sell.
Stockist of: Earvana & Graphtech nuts, Faber Tonepros & Gotoh hardware, Fatcat bridges. Highwood Saddles.
Pickups from BKP, Oil City & Monty's pickups.
Expert guitar repairs and upgrades - fretwork our speciality! www.felineguitars.com. Facebook too!
Many guitars have a re-sale value. Some you'll never want to sell.
Stockist of: Earvana & Graphtech nuts, Faber Tonepros & Gotoh hardware, Fatcat bridges. Highwood Saddles.
Pickups from BKP, Oil City & Monty's pickups.
Expert guitar repairs and upgrades - fretwork our speciality! www.felineguitars.com. Facebook too!
Many guitars have a re-sale value. Some you'll never want to sell.
Stockist of: Earvana & Graphtech nuts, Faber Tonepros & Gotoh hardware, Fatcat bridges. Highwood Saddles.
Pickups from BKP, Oil City & Monty's pickups.
Expert guitar repairs and upgrades - fretwork our speciality! www.felineguitars.com. Facebook too!
Many guitars have a re-sale value. Some you'll never want to sell.
Stockist of: Earvana & Graphtech nuts, Faber Tonepros & Gotoh hardware, Fatcat bridges. Highwood Saddles.
Pickups from BKP, Oil City & Monty's pickups.
Expert guitar repairs and upgrades - fretwork our speciality! www.felineguitars.com. Facebook too!
My music:- https://soundcloud.com/hubobulous